Day: March 2, 2018

Feature Photo, Features

Coffee: a college student’s favorite cure-all

Coffee is the life-blood for most college students, so it’s good to know that coffee has more benefits than just keeping us awake. According the Harvard Health Blog, moderate coffee consumption, about three to four cups a day, has been linked various benefits including a longer life span. Though the exact reason for why drinking coffee might be beneficial is unknown, research has concluded that … Continue reading Coffee: a college student’s favorite cure-all

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (03/02/18)

Monday, February 19 Campus Safety responded to a welfare check on a student of concern in Southwest Hall. Tuesday, February 20 Campus Safety responded to a drug violation in Norelius Hall. Case referred to the campus conduct system for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Saturday, February 24 An online report was submitted of a fondling that occurred in a campus residence hall. Campus Safety reported … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (03/02/18)

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Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from Abroad – Lily Winter

It is every college student’s dream to go abroad, but very rarely does it come to be that our deepest hopes ever come to fruition. As us eleven Gustie girls sat on our third rumbly bus of the day, weaving through the streets of Chimbote, Peru, we sat in awe as the weightiness of these final moments before our official arrival at our host parish, … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Lily Winter

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Variety

Gustavus Theater department performs ‘Cabaret’

As life proceeds as usual on the Hill, the theatre and dance building has been bursting with life for the past two months preparing for the latest Gustavus Musical, Cabaret. For a show like this, all kinds of talent need to come together in order to make the production run smoothly. From costume designers to actors, directors to technicians, many students had their hands on … Continue reading Gustavus Theater department performs ‘Cabaret’

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Variety

Movies coming to campus this spring

With a new semester starting up we are all getting back into the swing of classes, homework, and being back on campus. We still have another couple months of cold winter to get through and the days might be moving slowly. If you need something to look forward to or an escape on Friday nights, Gustavus Campus Activities Board (CAB) has another awesome set of … Continue reading Movies coming to campus this spring

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Alexander Jensen

Senior Alexander Jensen did not consider attending Gustavus at first. His grandmother attended Gustavus in the early 1960s, but it was not until he toured the college that he decided it was the place for him. The opportunity to play football and a generous scholarship didn’t hurt either. “I’m very interested in progressive politics, and I care very much about making sure that all people … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Alexander Jensen

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis wins ITA consolation bracket: Gusties drop match to tournament champion Emory 5-4

The Men’s Tennis team kicked off their spring season this past weekend, hosting the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Division 3 Men’s Team Indoor Championships. The Gusties had a strong run, proving to be one of the top teams in the nation. The team had high hopes going into the event, wanting to prove themselves against seven of this year’s top-ranked teams. The tournament included … Continue reading Men’s Tennis wins ITA consolation bracket: Gusties drop match to tournament champion Emory 5-4

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Sports & Fitness

Gusties compete at MIAC Indoor Championships: Men’s team places sixth, women’s team places seventh

Gustavus track and field traveled to Macalester College this past Saturday for the MIAC indoor championships where they placed sixth out of eleven teams with a score of 61 points. The Gusties sat in seventh place following the first day of competition on Friday, tallying 31 points on top of a record setting performance by Freshman Taylor Rooney. Rooney broke a six year record in … Continue reading Gusties compete at MIAC Indoor Championships: Men’s team places sixth, women’s team places seventh

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s basketball earns at-large bid: Gusties prepare for national tournament

After an action-packed conference tournament, the Gustavus Women’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the National Tournament. Since the MIAC tournament format was initiated in 2001, the Gusties have reached the playoffs every year, something no other team can say. Their 2018 run began with a rather routine 65-38 victory over St. Catherine in the opening round of the MIAC Playoffs. The third-seeded Gusties … Continue reading Women’s basketball earns at-large bid: Gusties prepare for national tournament

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